Security and AntiVirus Tools

You will need to have one of five antivirus/security software packages to get your computer on the network:

• Symantec Endpoint Protection - click to get the free software now
• Microsoft Security Essentials 
• McAfee Total Care 2011
• Norton Internet Security 2011
• AVG 2011 

We ask that all students run a virus scan at least once a week. If you have any questions please contact us via on of the ways listed in the Contact TAC area.  

Using Symantec Endpoint Protection?  Here are some helpful links

View instructions on how to Manually Update your Virus Definition File in Symantec Endpoint

or, if that didn't update the definition file, you can use this link to

Download the Latest Symantec Endpoint Protection Definition file

We recommend that you ensure you scan your computer once a week. You can run a scan at any time following these instructions.

How to run a Manual Scan

For your convenience Ferris State University has linked up to Symantec's website to retrieve the latest virus threats and security alerts.

• Symantec's Virus and Security page to see even more information